Gifts

The affectionate dedication of the human will to the doing of the Father’s will is man’s choicest gift to God; in fact, such a consecration of creature will constitutes man’s only possible gift of true value to the Paradise Father. Jesus brought to God, as a man of the realm, the greatest of all offerings: the consecration and dedication of his own will to the majestic service of doing the divine will. 1:1.2 56:8.3 196:0.10

“Every good gift and every perfect gift comes down from the Father of lights.” 2:6.3

If our earth parents, being of evil tendency, know how to love their children and bestow good gifts on them, how much more must the good Father in heaven know how wisely to love his children on earth and to bestow suitable blessings upon them. 131:10.3 144:2.4 146:2.6-10

Accumulations of wealth early became the badge of social distinction. Even modern peoples revel in the lavish distribution of Christmas gifts, while rich men endow great institutions of philanthropy and learning. 69:5.13

Salvation is the gift of God, and righteousness is the natural fruit of the spirit-born life of sonship in the kingdom. Said Jesus: “You see, then, that the Father gives salvation to the children of men, and this salvation is a free gift to all who have the faith to receive sonship in the divine family. (150:5.3,5) 167:5.1 170:2.21 193:1.2 193:2.2

Bible parallels

Passages that the paragraphs cited above parallel, quote or reinterpret, from Duane Faw’s Paramony cross-references. Hover a reference to read it.

• In God man lives, moves... 1:1.2 — Acts 17:28a.
• Jesus did His Father's will 196:0.10 — Mt 26:39,42,44; Mk 14:36,39; Lk 22:42; Jn 4:34; Jn 5:30; Jn 6:38-40; Jn 15:10; Jn 17:4.
• Goodness of God 2:6.3 — Ex 34:6; Ro 2:4.
• Every good & perfect gift 2:6.3 — Jm 1:17.
• God is good 2:6.3 — Ps 34:8; Ps 73:1; Jer 33:11; Lam 3:25; Nah 1:7. *God is our refuge*: Dt 33:27.
• God is merciful & gracious 2:6.3 — Ex 34:6.
• Taste and see / blessed 2:6.3 — Ps 34:8. *Blessed is he who trusts*: Ps 2:12; Ps 40:4; Ps 84:12; Jer 17:7.
• Lord is gracious 2:6.3 — Ps 111:4; Ps 145:8. *God of salvation*: Ex 15:2; 1 Ch 16:35; Job 13:16; Ps 18:2,46; Ps 24:5; Ps 25:5; Ps 27:9; Ps 51:14; Ps 65:5; Ps 68:19-20; Ps 79:9; Ps 85:4; Ps 88:1; Is 12:2; Is 17:10; Mic 7:7; Hab 3:18; Phil 1:19; 2 Sam 22:3,47.
• He heals brokenhearted 2:6.3 — Ps 147:3. *God is all-powerful*: 1 Ch 29:11-12; Zep 3:17.
• The divine riches of God's character 131:10.3 — Ps 92:5-6. *Cannot find God by knowledge*: Job 9:10; Is 64:4; Ro 11:33-34; 1 Co 2:9. *Can know God only in hearts*: 1 Co 2:10-16. *God lives in our heart*: Job 32:8,18; Is 63:10-11; Ezk 37:14; Mt 10:20; Lk 17:21; Jn 17:21-23; Ro 8:9-11; 1 Co 3:16-17; 1 Co 6:19; 2 Co 6:16; Ga 2:20; 1 Jn 3:24; 1 Jn 4:12-15; Rev 21:3. *The mind of man is mortal, the spirit immortal*: Job 32:8; 1 Co 2:10-16. *God is all powerful*: Ex 9:16; Ex 15:6; 1 Ch 29:11-12; Neh 1:10; Job 36:22; Job 37:23; Ps 59:16; Ps 106:8; Ps 111:6; Ps 147:5; Jer 10:12; Jer 27:5; Jer 32:17; Jer 51:15; Nm 14:17; Nah 1:3; Dt 9:29; Mt 28:18; 2 Sam 22:33. *God is all-wise*: Jer 51:15; 1 Co 2:1-16. *If earthly parents love, how much more does God*: Mt 7:11; Lk 11:13.
• Appropriate gifts to son 144:2.4 — Mt 7:9-11; Lk 11:11-13.
• Judge not lest you be judged 146:2.6 — Mt 7:1-2.
• People must hear crys of poor 146:2.6 — Pr 21:13.
• Parable of two prayers 167:5.1 — Lk 18:9-14.
• Who is humbled will be exalted 167:5.1 — Mt 18:1-4; Mt 23:12; Lk 14:11; Lk 18:14.
• Faith as little child 170:2.21 — Mt 18:2-6; Mt 19:13-14; Mk 9:36-37; Mk 10:13-15; Lk 9:47-48; Lk 18:15-17.
• I am resurrection and life 193:1.2 — Jn 11:25.
• Spiritual birth 193:1.2 — Jn 3:3-7.
• By faith: eternal life 193:1.2 — Jn 3:15-16.
• All men are sons of God 193:1.2 — 1 Ch 22:10; Ps 2:7; Is 56:5; Mt 5:9,16,45; Lk 20:36; Jn 1:12-13; Jn 11:52; Acts 17:28-29; Ro 8:14-17,19,21; Ro 9:26; 2 Co 6:18; Ga 3:26; Ga 4:5-7; Eph 1:5; Phil 2:15; Heb 12:5-8; 1 Jn 3:1-2,10; 1 Jn 5:2; Rev 21:7; 2 Sam 7:14.
• Faith Sons never die 193:1.2 — Dn 12:2; Mt 19:16,29; Mt 25:46; Mk 10:17,30; Lk 10:25; Lk 18:18,30; Jn 3:15-16,36; Jn 4:14,36; Jn 5:24,39; Jn 6:27,40,47; Jn 6:54,68; Jn 8:51-52; Jn 10:28; Jn 11:25-26; Jn 12:25,50; Jn 17:2-3; Acts 13:46-48; Ro 2:7; Ro 5:21; Ro 6:22-23; Ga 6:8; 1 Ti 1:16; 1 Ti 6:12,19; Tit 1:2; Tit 3:7; 1 Jn 1:2; 1 Jn 2:25; 1 Jn 3:15; 1 Jn 5:11,13,20; Jud 1:21; Rev 22:5.
• Teach God's love to world 193:1.2 — Mt 24:14; Mt 28:19-20a; Mk 13:10; Mk 16:15; Lk 24:47; Jn 17:18; Acts 1:8b.
• Worship in spirit and truth 193:1.2 — Jn 4:23-24.
• Faith saves your soul 193:1.2 — Mk 16:16.
• Fruits of the spirit 193:1.2 — Ga 5:22-23; Eph 5:9.
• Tell good news to world 193:1.2 — Mt 24:14; Mt 28:19-20a; Mk 13:10; Mk 16:15; Lk 24:47; Jn 17:18; Acts 1:8b.
• I am with you always 193:1.2 — Mt 28:20.
• Born of the Spirit 193:2.2 — Jn 3:3-7.
• Bread of life 193:2.2 — Jn 6:33-35,48; Jn 6:51,58. *Water of life*: Jn 7:38.
• Hunger and thirst for (God) 193:2.2 — Mt 5:6.